5 tips for Healthier Hair

As a Mermaid I put my hair through so much damage, from curling iron, flat iron, hair dyes and bleach, the poor thing needs some pampering too and so I have 5 tips that can help you get on the road to healthier hair no matter the length of your hair, mermaid or not.

Tip #1 Trim it!!

                                     

Trimming your hair is important, it eliminates split ends and stops them from speeding higher! 

I like to trim my hair every 3-4 weeks depends if I remember lol, I trim about an inch and I use very basic scissors. 

If you don't feel comfortable doing this your self, have someone help you or get it professionally done. 

Tip #2  Clean it

                                             

So of course washing and conditioning your hair is also part of maintaining a healthy scalp which can result in a healthy mane  lol. I've tried many different shampoos and conditioners but because my hair gets dyed a lot I felt like I needed a more powerful formula! Im using a duo called Silicon Mix Bambu.  They were about $5 each, they each claim to have bamboo extract that helps regenerate and nourish the hair, prevents hair breakage and split ends. They smell a little funny but its not so bad, the shampoo seems to have the same consistency as other shampoos while the conditioner is a bit ticker than your average.

Tip #3 Protect it

               

I use soooo much heat on my hair, to straighten it, to curl it, to crimp it, you name it, and so using a heat protecting spray is very useful! I'm currently using the Garnier Fructis Flat Iron Perfector and even though this one is specific to straighten your hair, I use it every time I use heat on my hair. It's really inexpensive and does the job right. 

Tip #4 Feed it!

                                 

Biotin pills are the secret I wished I discovered a long time ago, they work wonders. These caplets can help your hair grow faster and stronger, (not to mention that they're also good for your skin and nails). I had a very dry scalp due to extremely hot showers, dyes and other things that weren't good for me so I went to my dermatologist and he recommended these to me so there is a professional opinion here, not just me babbling! Lol. Although they are bigger than most pills and they have a horrible aftertaste, I must say they are worth it!. There are many different brands but the bottle I use is Nature's Bounty Biotin Coated Caplets (250)  5000mcg

Tip #5 restore it

Our poor hair goes through so much and loses important nutrients making it dry sometimes, I like to use hair masks from time to time to help my hair get back on the road to healthy hair. I got this pack called  HI-PRO-PAC Salon Conditioner for Extremely Damaged Hair and I really like it! Once w month I just comb my hair and untangle it completely and soak it completely with this conditioner, I then wrap my hair with a plastic bag or a shower cap and leave it for an hour or more then rinse your hair throughly. 

Your hair will feel extra soft and shiny, I love knowing I helped my hair a little ^_^!

So there are the 5 things I try to do  constantly, sometimes I forget to do some, sometimes I'm really good and do them all hehe.. 

Remember that we all want beautiful healthy hair and although it's not always fun to do some procedures, in the end, it's all worth it!

Lots of mermaid kisses! 

A quiet city tour with a LOUD of fun!

As the hyperactive person that I am, I'm always looking for alternative ways to feed my hungry soul, luckily this past week I came across "quietevents". They offer different events that involve music and silience at the same time, yes, you read correctly!

To explain better my lovelies, let me tell you about my Saturday night in detail. 

I purchased my ticket about 2 days before the event for a city party tour (space was limited), I arrived for check in at a local bar in NYC were I was handed a pair of wireless headphones that had volume control and a switch on the side to change between 2 channels that offered 2 different music genres. 

Each station turned either a green or a blue light on to indicate others which station you were listening to.

Since this was a tour, of course we had a tourguide David who also was wearing a pair of headphones along with a microphone which he used to communicate with us. We were a big group and we all went to 3 bars in total, we visited Penn Station and Grand Central, in between our travels we had a dance party EVERYWHERE, and I mean everywhere!!!! 

As you guys can see, I was having a blast, music is something that completely takes over me and so this was just too perfect, not to mention there was an 80s station which is my fav genre of all times!

Our tourguide also asked us to interact with our endless expectators by shouting things like "hello everyone, I'm not here to ask for money, I'm just here to dance" or "welcome to 42nd street" "come dance with us and show us what you got", of course some people questioned our sanity lol while others couldn't help themselves and joined our traveling party! 

The attendees ranged from all different ages and backgrounds,we were all a bunch of strangers who got to connect through music and lyrics and to me that was amazing, being able to be random and crazy with others increased my happiness by a thousand! Good vibes are contagious and everyone was just feeding of each others good energy! 

Overall this was truly a unique experience that I will never forget, I'm so grateful to have taken part of this awesome new trend, I will definitely will be doing it again, so if you're feeling a little crazy and don't mind the attention give this baby a try! 

Check this out!!!

•  the video of some of the highlights of our night <3                                         

• The website to more magical headphone parties!                        http://www.quietevents.com

Lots of Mermaid Kisses,  Moni

February's Favorites

Hola Pescaditos! (Hello Fishies) 

This Month has been a lovely one and although I've had many favorite products, I tried to narrow the list down to the most magical ones!

Lets start with hair products:

The first Product I've been loving and will probably love forever is my L'OREAL studio line Hair Putty.

I absolutely love this stuff for when I curl my hair, I grab some and rub it in my palms and then texturize my hair avoiding the root. This thing keeps my hair curled longer than with hairspray alone. It feels a bit sticky at the beginning but once it sets into the hair its so perf, and it doesn't make my hair sticky nor stiff which I love. Besides that is an affordable product, it smells soooo good, it's a win win!

Next product is also by L'OREAL, its the EverPure Moisture Leave-in conditioner

This product is meant to help keep your hair color from fading ( for us princesses with died hair) and also to nourish dry hair. While I honestly haven't noticed any color protection, I do appreciate how soft it leaves my hair AND the main reason I use this is because it kills the frizz in my hair!! I use so many damaging tools when I do my hair, I try to give it a rest from time to time, so I let my hair air dry and while damp, I apply this all over my hair minus the roots, its a clear liquid and it just smells clean, I highly recommend for a "whatever hair day".

This little gem was found by mistake when I went to Marshalls to get a yoga mat lol, and let me tell you, IT WORKS.. The name is Michael O'Rourke Get a Lift volumizing Spray.

I spray this on the roots of my damp hair and when its time to blow-dry it I really feel like this product helps my hair have more volume!

Check out how I use this Volumizing Spray here!!

Lets move on to makeup: 

I'm gonna start with one of my favorite brands,  TARTE

I've been using this LipSurgence natural matte lip tint in "Hope"

 its a beautiful pink lipstick that I think goes with everyones complexion, this was my alternate to the classic "nude". It has a minty sensation and it stays on your lips for a long time, love love love.

This next lip item is a lip Stain, its called  

Smooch proof LipStain 16H by NYC in the color 499 Forever Mine Wine. 

This is a lovely wine color stain, it looks just like a marker lol. I apply chapstick all over my lips and then I take this stain and just apply it along my inner lips, this gives a nice cute effect of "I just ate a Popsicle" kinda thing ^_^!

So this little guy has been my favorite Chapstick for centuries now (not literally that long of course lol) but anyhow, its the EOS Lipbalm  

not only is this an incredible item that moisturizes my lips(SPF 15+) but the packaging is WOAH! I just love the unconventional look and you get a lot of product. I have mine in summer fruit. 

This next product is the elf Mineral Eyeshadow Primer in the shade "sheer"

I use this every day to prime my eyelids before applying my eyeshadow and I'm really loving this, it was really inexpensive, I feel like it works and it covers enough of my veiny lids -.- 

Now we have my ultimate everyday must have, and it's the NYX retractable eye liner in 04 brown. 

I use this directly above my eyelashes to create the illusion of fuller lashes and I do the same with my lower lash line. This is a great alternative to a black eyeliner which can be a bit harsh at times, brown gives a more natural look.

yum....

So my lovely mother has been preparing me smoothies all month long and I'm absolutely obsessed with this Berry/Pineapple one.

All it has is water, frozen mixed berries and frozen pineapple pieces with a bit of honey and tada!! a nice yummy healthy drink :D .. even Zoe (my cat) likes it! lol

Last but not least are my Altoids smalls peppermint mints 

 you guys these are soooo adorable, not only because they're tiny but they aren't round!! they're actually little squares! the box comes with 50 mints and its so compact, it fits everywhere. Important to always carry something to have your breath smelling delish! 

And so that's my list of things I've been using for the Month of February, hopefully some of the things I mentioned will work for you too ^_~ ! <3 

 Magical kisses!!

Mermaid Hair

As many of you know, I haven't had conventional hair since 2009.  Over the years I've learned that having a funky hair color requires more than just the desire of "colorful" hair. I absolutely hate the road (process) to this majestic hair color but we must all sacrifice a little sometimes.  I've had purple hair or as I call it "Mermaid Hair" for over a year now and I couldn't be happier!
Having dark hair gives me the disadvantage of having to bleach my hair before applying the actual color, I'm not a professional hairstylist so I might be doing things wrong but hey...works for me!

A day after retouching my hair dye 

Step 1: Preparing the bleach
Take some of the lightener powder and mix it with the creme developer,  mix it well using the dye brush until it turns into a pasty consistency. The amount you use depends how much hair you're going to bleach. IMPORTANT: wear gloves while doing this, the bleach mix can actually burn the skin so be careful!

Step 2: Bleaching hair
You will part your hair in different sections, I always start with a part in the middle. Using your dye brush start covering your roots with the bleach as close to the scalp as possible or wherever you desire to lighten your hair. Wrap your hair with a plastic bag to create heat and help the bleach work better.

You will notice your hair getting lighter in no time, I leave the bleach in my hair for about an hour but are constantly checking on it to see the progress. When the hour has passed, I rinse my hair without using any shampoo nor conditioner, this will help the hair dye stick better to your hair. Blow dry your hair and move on to the next step.

Step 3: Hair Color 

Grab your vaseline and apply it on your hairline, forehead, ears and neck, this will prevent your skin from staining so much. I combine different hair dyes and just like the bleach, I mix it all using a dye brush in a plastic bowl until I reach the color of my dreams.

Apply it all over my roots and all over my hair to enrich the color thats already there. When done, grab a plastic bag or any plastic cover to put it on your head, this will create heat which will open the pores of every hair strand allowing it to suck all the color in. Because the hair dyes that I use don't really have any chemicals and are vegan, I leave my hair color over night, but its important to read & follow the directions depending on the brand.

Here are some Hair Dye brands that I've used with good results

• Manic Panic 
• Splat
• Raw color
• La riche
• Special effects 

Step 4: Time for your Mermaid Hair

Rinse your hair with water as cold as you can take it, this will help the pores of your hair lock the new color in better than rinsing with warm water. Shampoo & Condition as you would normally do and viola! your hair should be as magical as a mermaid's.

Things you should know.. !!

• Purple Dye will stain your scalp/skin and almost anything you touch (towels, clothes,etc)
• The blonder your hair, the more the purple will show
• Bleach is really damaging to the hair 
• Bleach can cause split-ends
•  Purple hair is high maintenance 

 Thank you for reading, hope this was 
helpful to you,
 if you have any questions don't be shy and ask! 

Have a lovely day & remember to
 always believe in magic!